Maccabi Netanya Coach Roni Levi Confident Team Is on the Right Track

Maccabi Netanya is set to face Hapoel Petah Tikva on Saturday following the international break. Ahead of the match, coach Roni Levi expressed optimism about the team's progress, stating, "I see in training that we are on the right track." Levi highlighted the extended break as beneficial for intensive training and integrating new players, noting that practice matches have helped the team gel. He believes the squad is strong, deep, and cohesive, expecting a significantly improved performance compared to earlier games.

Levi described the upcoming league games as challenging due to the close competition, but is confident that if the team performs to its potential, they will achieve a positive result against Hapoel Petah Tikva. He emphasized a desire for the team to be dominant and play positive, attacking football, while also noting improvements in defensive play and overall balance compared to the previous season. Levi also acknowledged the strong support from the fans, particularly during the recent match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, and pledged to do everything possible to make them happy.

New signing Olivier Verdon shared his positive acclimatization to the team, praising the warm reception he received. He acknowledged the competitiveness of the Israeli league and expressed his hope, along with the team, to have a better season than the last. Verdon stated that he joined Maccabi Netanya because of its promising project and the good connection he felt from the initial conversations, believing in the team's potential for a successful season. He also thanked the fans for their affection and promised to give his all to ensure their satisfaction.